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District Engineer U1E (Re-advertised)

Full time @Jinja City Service Commission posted 4 weeks ago in Government Email Job

Job Detail

  • Job ID 17816
  • Career Level  Manager
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Government
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under listed vacant posts.

Reference No.: JDSC/01/3/2025/26
Post and Salary Scale: District Engineer U1E (Re-advertised)
Vacancies: 1

Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Commission Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 1551, Jinja to be received not later than 15th April 2026.

Application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission – Farmers House Kampala or any District/City Service Commission offices. Hand written applications with detailed CVs are also acceptable. Applications should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against each post.

Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their full academic certificates, transcripts and slips, national identification and three recently certified passport size photographs.

Serving officers should route their applications through their Responsible Officers who should be informed of the closing date to avoid late submissions. Only successful Applicants shall be contacted

Please check on the Public Notice Boards of Jinja District Local Government for details regarding Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the advertised posts below:

Important:

  • Jinja District Service Commission stands for zero-tolerance to corruption. Recruitment into the Public Service is free of charge.
  • Giving or promising anything to induce Members of the District Service Commission, Technical persons or anyone at the District or anywhere, is illegal.
  • Anyone who demands a bribe from a job applicant should be reported to Government anti-corruption agencies like IGG, State House Anti-Corruption Unit, Police or RDC’s office.
  • NB: Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Job Title

  • District Engineer

Salary Scale

  • U1E

Reports To

  • Chief Administrative Officer

Responsible For

  • Senior Civil Engineers;

  • Senior Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical).

Job Purpose

  • To coordinate and manage all engineering and technical works in the District.

Key Outputs

  • Technical advice and guidance to stakeholders provided;

  • Technical specifications of contracts prepared;

  • Supervision of technical works undertaken;

  • Work plans and budgets for the District prepared;

  • Building and other structural plans approved;

  • Water and sanitation systems developed and maintained; and

  • Engineering and works policies enforced.

Key Functions

  • Providing technical advice and guidance to stakeholders;

  • Preparing technical specifications of contracts;

  • Supervising all technical works in the District;

  • Preparing work plans and budgets for technical works in the District;

  • Approving buildings and other structural plans;

  • Developing and maintaining water and sanitation systems; and

  • Enforcing engineering and works policies.

Person Specifications
Qualifications

  • Should hold an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institution;

  • Should also have a Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline;

  • Should be a registered Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB).

Experience

  • At least nine (9) years’ experience in a civil engineering job, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Principal Engineer (Civil) in Government or at an equivalent level in a reputable organization.

Competences

  • Project Management;

  • Human Resource Management;

  • Information Technology;

  • Accountability;

  • Concern for Quality and Standards;

  • Ethics and Integrity;

  • Leadership; and

  • Time Management

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  • Dated (Monday 9th March 2026)
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